Instructions: The intelligent fertility computer. Lady-Comp Congratulations on choosing Lady-Comp, your own personal family planning computer. With more than 25 years of experience in women’s fertility monitoring, you can rest assured that Lady-Comp and Lady-Comp baby offer you complete confidence in your family planning goals. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the easy steps. You will find everything that you need to know about your device in the table of contents or in the alphabetical index. We wish you a successful start to your confident life ahead. 2 1. Lady-Comp at a Glance Temperature sensor ensor housing S with cable Temperature sensor holder Display Included – Fertility computer – Temperature Sensor – 2 AAA rechargeable batteries – Instructions – USB cable (optional) – Battery charger (optional) Control button 3 Contents 1. Lady-Comp at a glance Included 6. Take your temperature 03 Measuring every morning Temperature reading time period Fertility Indicators Past and future fertility display/prediction Fever display When not to take your temperature Cancel temperature measurement 2. Getting started Open device Insert batteries Close device Home screen display Control button Main menus 06 06 06 07 07 08 7. Fertility calendar Fertility calendar 3. Time/date Set the time Set the date   Lady-Comp baby display Enter sexual intercourse Gender prediction Pregnancy display Conception date & birth date Restart after pregnancy 11 11 5. Menstruation Activate “M” / Edit “M” Past menstruation data Enter “M” retrospectively 18 8. Pregnancy planning 09 10 4.  Alarm Alarm on / off Set the alarm time 13 14 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 20 21 21 21 9. Fertility & planning statistics 12 12 12 Fertility statistics Planning statistics (only Lady-Comp baby) 4 22 23 Temperature curve Personal Notes After the pill Pearl Index Program Prognosis Travel and time zones Daylight Saving Time Shift work Restart after interruption in use 24 26 10. Settings Body Mass Index Device settings Temperature / time units Enter Personal Notes Gender prediction on /off Deleting data Temperature self-test Device information Brightness Volume Alarm tone Key tone on /off 27 29 30 30 31 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 12. Troubleshooting & error messages Charge batteries Batteries depleted (112-11) Button battery low (112-12) Button battery depleted (112-13) USB: Improper function (117-1) M input: check (111-10) Memory almost full (111-11) Memory full (111-12) Bootloader error (120-1) Maintenance, care and safety Service and support Notes on electromagnetic compatibility Index Contact 11.  Important notes Analysis of your fertility data – read out Mini USB cable Micro SD card AAA battery Charger Sample values Loss of data 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 36 36 36 36 37 37 5 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 40 42 43 48 52 2. Getting started Insert batteries Batteries must be inserted before operating the device. 2 AAA rechargeable batteries are included, but commercial AAA batteries (1.5 V) can also be used. The included 2 batteries (type AAA) must be recharged for 12 hours before inserting. The serial number of the device is inside the battery box. 1. Remove the temperature sensor 2. Open the device 3. Insert the batteries 4. Close the device Insert the appropriate batteries. Align the two notches with each other and screw the top in a clockwise direction. Open the device by unscrewing the top cover in a counterclockwise direction. 6 Operating the control button Select menu by using the control button, left, right, up, down forward/back left/right Home screen display The time, date, and year will be set when you receive the fertility computer. yes/no date/time forward/back up/down Control button / On switch Press the control button until the time/date appears in the display. All menus can be reached by tapping up/ down or right/ left on the control button. Press on the center of the control button “ok” to select the corresponding menus and to confirm selection. Confirm menu selection Confirm entry Back to home screen Hold down for 3 seconds = Return to home screen Press and hold the “ok” key for 3 seconds to return to the time/date display. Automatic switch-off If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the device will switch off automatically. The display will remain off until it is activated again or the alarm goes off. 7 + “Return” activated (blue square highlighted) + “ok” key (confirms entry) = return to the previous menu level Main menus for the Lady-Comp models The different menu levels of Lady-Comp and Lady-Comp baby. Lady-Comp Time / Date Lady-Comp baby Alarm Temperature Fertility calendar Menstruation Return 8 Settings Pregnancy planning Fertility & planning statistics 3. Time/Date Set the time “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Set hour Go to minutes Set minutes 9 Press “ok” “Return” Set the date Important: “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Set day Press “ok” “Return” Press “ok” If the device has already received one or more temperature measurements, it is only possible to change the date setting by one day. If the date is reversed, no temperature measurement can be made the following day. The date cannot be changed accidentally. The date may also be adjusted when traveling in different time zones. Do not take your temperature on the day of travel. 4. Alarm Prior to the first temperature measurement, set the alarm time and activate the alarm. 10 Alarm on/off Important Note: If the alarm is on, it is shown on the home screen. “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Alarm on Alarm off Press “ok” “Return” Press “ok” “Confirm” Set the alarm time “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Set hour Set minutes Go to minutes 11 Press “ok” “Return” 5. Menstruation Important: Only the first “M” day has to be activated for each cycle when entering “M” data retroactively. The device automatically stores three “M” days. Start with the input of the furthest menstruation back in time. Activate “M” or edit “M” Important: “Return” illuminated Select date “M” Yes “M” No Press “ok” “Return” Past menstruation data Enter “M” retrospectively If you have records of past menstruations, you can enter this data into the device prior to the first temperature measurement. Activate “M” as described above. If you have not taken a temperature for an extended time and had your period during that time, you can enter it retrospectively. Please input carefully, as incorrect entries 12 “M” entry after stopping hormonal contraception: The first bleeding after stopping hormonal contraception is not a menstruation but a hormone – conditioned withdrawal bleeding. Do not enter “M” for this bleeding. can be corrected only for the previous 3 days. Start with the first day of menstruation. 6. Take your Temperature Fertility indicators Taking your basal body temperature reliably every morning is one of the key elements of our system. The basal body temperature is the temperature immediately after waking up, before getting up, before becoming active in any way. The more regularly you take your temperature, particularly at the beginning, the faster the device gets to know your personal cycle. Boy/girl display Temperature unit Temperature reading value Thermometer symbol Personal Note * Place the temperature sensor under your tongue, right at the back, either to the left or the right and close your mouth. While taking your temperature, the temperature sensor should not be moved. “M” Menstruation Cycle day Date Intercourse Measuring every morning Temperature symbol illuminated Alarm goes off Press button to turn the alarm off Press button to start temperature measurement Temperature symbol blinks Signal tone signifies the end of the temperature measurement Place sensor under the tongue Temperature value and fertility are displayed 13 Automatically turns off, or “Return” is illuminated Press “ok” “Return” Tips for taking your temperature Lady-Comp wakes you with the alarm. Press the button to turn the alarm off. To take your temperature, press the button again. The “thermometer” symbol is blinking; Lady-Comp is ready to take your temperature. – Now place the sensor under your tongue and close your mouth. – It will take 30 to 60 seconds to take your temperature. If no temperature can be taken after 3 minutes the process is automatically terminated. – T he display will show temperature values between 34.5 to 41.0 degrees Celsius or 94.20 to 105.00 degrees Fahrenheit. – If your temperature value is above 37.8 °C or 99.9 °F, the temperature display alternates with the letter “F” for fever. – When finishing the temperature reading, you hear a signal tone and the ascertained temperature value appears on the display. Your fertility is displayed for that day. Important notes: Temperature reading time period The temperature reading time limit is the time during which you can perform the daily temperature measurement. Lady-Comp monitors the daily temperature measuring time period. The temperature measuring time period is generally independent of the alarm and is calculated from the time you took your temperature previously (+/- 3 hours). The temperature measuring time period comprises 6 hours and begins and ends three hours before and after the last temperature measuring time if this is different from the alarm time. Tips for temperature reading time period: – You can identify the reading time period from the illuminated thermometer symbol on the home screen. – During the temperature reading time period pressing any key will start a temperature reading. – We recommend that you allow Lady-Comp to wake you up. – If you wake up during the temperature reading time period, i.e. to look after your child, take your temperature. – If you wake up after the temperature reading time period, don’t take your temperature. – You may reset the temperature reading time period at any point by changing the alarm time (i.e. on weekends or for shift work). If your temperature is not taken over a three-day period, then the temperature reading time period is cleared, and the temperature can be taken the next day only by activating the alarm. The temperature measuring time period will then be set by the alarm time (+/- 3 hours). 14 Activate “M” after temperature measurement If “M” is expected, “M” will blink “M” Yes “M” No “Return” illuminated “M” Display No “Return” illuminated “M” Display Yes After taking your temperature, it is possible that the “M” for menstruation will blink. – To confirm “M” press the key up for Yes. – To not confirm “M” press the key down for No. Once Lady-Comp knows your cycle, the device will ask you about “M” on the days that menstruation is expected. – It begins to ask (“M” blinking) two days before menstruation is expected. – When “M” is done, Lady-Comp will stop asking for “M”. 15 Important: Please confirm “M” on at least three consecutive days. If you have “M” without being asked by the device, activate “M” as described. If you have accidentally entered “M”, you may return to “M” to edit it for the past three days. Fertility indicators “Green” illuminated = infertile “Yellow” illuminated = learning phase “Red” illuminated = fertile The device displays your temperature and your fertility for the day; this data is valid for 24 hours, and accurate from the very first day. The number of “green” days increases cautiously and systematically, while the “red” days are narrowed down. The Pearl Index is calculated as 0.7 “Red” blinking = ovulation day “Red” “Yellow” “Green” blinking = probable pregnancy “Red” “Yellow” “Green” illuminated = pregnancy confirmed (99.3%) from the first day on. If the device has not received any input for a long period of time, or receives information that it cannot evaluate, the number of “yellow” days increases. Past and future fertility display / prediction You can view all previous temperatures by repeatedly pressing the key to the “left” on the temperature display. You can also view a six-day forecast by repeatedly pressing the “right” key. “Return” illuminated Go back Go forward = Prediction Press “ok” “Return” 16 Fever display If your temperature value is above 37.8 °C or 99.9 °F, the temperature display alternates with the letter “F” for fever. Fever is recorded, however, the fever temperature value is not included in the fertility calculation. Temperature symbol and alarm illuminated Thermometer symbol blinks “Fever” display alternating with temperature value Pressing the button Place temperature switches alarm off sensor under your + starts measurement tongue Hold button for 3 sec. after beginning to stop measurement “Return” illuminated Press “ok” “Return” Cancel temperature measurement By pressing the “OK” button for 3 seconds the temperature reading will be canceled and you return to the home screen. The temperature may be taken again while still within the temperature measuring time period. 17 When not to take your temperature Lady-Comp uses its knowledge of your cycle and available temperature values to calculate the future cycle course and resulting from this, the fertility. Increases in temperature due to flu, lack of sleep, excess alcohol consumption and/or medication with thermal effects are “abnormal” and will be recognized by the device as such. Generally, it is recommended to cancel the daily temperature measurement in case of a fever, when taking medication, or after a night of partying, so as not to enter too many “abnormal” temperatures into the device. 7. Fertility calendar The calendar displays your past and future fertility pattern. You can also view your menstruation forecast for the next 6 months. “Return” illuminated Press “ok” “Return” Browse month 18 8. Pregnancy planning Since the introduction of Baby-Comp in 1986, we have assisted countless couples in planning a child. Lady-Comp baby shows you the best time to get pregnant. Enter sexual intercourse (SI) “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Select date Press “ok” “Return” Yes 19 If you are planning a pregnancy, tell Lady-Comp baby when sexual intercourse “SI” took place. – Enter “SI” the following morning after you take your temperature. – It is possible to enter “SI” retrospectively for up to three previous days. Gender prediction “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Browse by date Browse by date Press “ok” “Return” If you wish to conceive a boy, only have intercourse on the two days when only the “boy” symbol is shown. If you wish to conceive a girl, only have intercourse on the two days when only the “girl” symbol is shown. The first “boy” symbol lights up two days before the optimum conception day. The “girl” symbol lights up one day after the optimum conception day. During the optimum conception day, both “boy” and “girl” are illuminated. This is a calculated prognosis. 20 Pregnancy display “Red”, “Yellow”, “Green” blink alternately = possible pregnancy Important notes: “Red”, “Yellow”, “Green” blink = probable pregnancy “Red”, “Yellow”, “Green” illuminated constantly = pregnant Conception date and birth date “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Press “ok” “Return” – As early as 4 to 5 days after fertilization, “red - yellow - green” blink alternately (if an “SI” entry was made). This early display is especially valuable to allow you to begin changing your lifestyle to prepare for baby’s arrival. – After the 15th day, Lady-Comp baby will display “probable pregnancy.” The fertility symbol will blink “red – yellow – green”. – After the 18th day post fertilization, Lady-Comp baby confirms pregnancy. All three colors will be illuminated. This menu indicates the conception date and date of birth of your planned baby. Initially it will be a prediction derived from the expected ovulation day within your cycle. The prediction will blink beginning on the 4th cycle day. After ovulation has been confirmed, the calculated dates of conception and birth will remain static. If “SI” has been entered, a gender prediction will also appear. Restart after pregnancy In the first weeks after birth you will not be fertile. We recommend resuming your tempera- 21 ture measurement six weeks after the birth of your child. At first Lady-Comp baby shows “yellow”. Slight fluctuations in temperature indicate that the normal cycle is re-establishing itself. Once the first ovulation has occurred, Lady-Comp baby will begin to show the calculated fertility display. Important: Gender prediction must be activated in the “settings” menu (page 31) in order to receive the prognosis. 9. Fertility and planning statistics With the fertility and planning statistics you have the opportunity to retrieve important information about planning a child successfully. After three cycles the computer has enough information to assist with your family planning goals. Fertility statistics 1. Cycle length Press “ok” Browse statistics 2. Temperature increase Browse statistics 22 3. Ovulation range Browse statistics 4. Length of luteal phase Browse statistics 1.  Average cycle length 3. Ovulation range in days 5. Number of monophase cycles The average length of your menstrual cycle is shown. T he ovulation fluctuation in days is shown. 2. Average temperature rise after ovulation 4. Length of luteal phase T he number of monophasic cycles are shown. If no ovulation takes place during a cycle, Lady-Comp will indicate this by displaying the “red” fertility indicator each day. T he average length of the luteal phase is shown. T he average temperature rise after ovulation is shown. 6. Number of cycles with CLI (CLI = Corpus Luteum Insufficiency)* * 5. Monophase  Browse statistics 6. CLI* * 7. Planning hits* “Return” illuminated A corpus luteum insufficiency (CLI) will be detected by Lady-Comp baby. The fertility computer is able to recognize that the length of the high level after ovulation is too short or the temperature increase is low. This information is important for planning a child. 7. Planning hits * L ady-Comp baby displays planning hits. This is the number of times sexual intercourse has corresponded with ovulation. The number of hits over the last 20 cycles is only shown when you activate “SI” Sexual Intercourse. Press “ok” “Return” Browse statistics *Only for Lady-Comp baby 23 Temperature curve You can view your temperature curve here. Moon phase Ovulation day Temperature pattern Menstruation Fertility Sexual intercourse Last day First day 24 Display: 50 days Press “ok” Forward/back +/- 7 days Time span: zoom in/out Display: 100 days Show more Show less Show more 25 Display range of: 25 days / 14 days / 7 days Show less 1x = 25 days Personal notes Press “ok” Select input “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Press “ok” “Return” Press “ok” Select date Yes This menu gives you the option of making up to 5 notes. You can enter the texts yourself under “settings” (page 31) and change them if necessary. These inputs have no effect on the evaluation of the cycles by the device and can be entered retroactively for up to three previous days. 26 10. Settings Body Mass Index (BMI) settings Body Mass Index: Year of birth, height, and weight. Lady-Comp calculates your Body Mass Index. BMI – enter name Left arrow deletes one letter Press “ok” Press “ok” to confirm each letter Enter text 27 “Return” illuminated Press “ok” BMI – enter birth year Default = 1980 Select year of birth Press “ok” Enter year Confirm year Bmi – enter height Default = 170cm Select height Press “ok” Enter height 28 Confirm height BMI – enter weight BMI calculated Default = 60kg Select weight Enter weight Press “ok” Device settings Select “Return” Press “ok” Important Note: 29 Home screen Fahrenheit Home screen Celsius 12 hour am/pm | month/day 24 hour | day/month Temperature / time units °C = Celsius Press “ok” Celsius °F = Fahrenheit Fahrenheit “Return” illuminated Here, you can set your device to Celsius or Fahrenheit. This will automatically change the time and date format as follows: °C: Time in 24-hour format and date with day / month (i.e. 13:25 and 25.03.). °F: Time in 12-hour format and date with month / day (i.e. 01:35 pm and 03/25). Select “Return” Press “ok” Enter Personal Notes “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Select input field Enter text 30 Confirm each letter Press “ok” “Return” Here you can make personal notes on items that might affect your cycle. For example, if you take medication which you suspect may affect your cycle, enter this medication here. This menu allows you to enter up to 5 notes. To avoid changes in the order of the entries, we recommend that you do not change the text after it has been saved. The notes may be entered retroactively for up to 3 days. The entries may be activated under personal notes (page 26). Gender prediction on/off “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Display on Display off Confirm Press “ok” “Return” You can choose to view the boy/girl prognosis with the fertility display. If you want this display to appear, turn it on here. 31 Deleting data “Return” illuminated Cancel “Return” Confirm by pressing “OK” 10 times to completely delete data. Press “ok” “Return” 32 To delete all your personal data and measurements press the “OK” button in the delete menu 10x in a row. The indicator bar will decrease step by step. If you press another key (left, right, up, down), the indicator bar will revert back to the starting position and you have to press the “OK” button 10x again in order to do the deletion. After deletion, the individual displays will only show the sample values like a new device. After the first new temperature measurement, the sample data will be automatically deleted. Device information Temperature self test The thermometer starts to blink automatically Please measure Signal tone indicates end of measurement “Return” illuminated “Return” illuminated Press “ok” “Return” Press “ok” “Return” The temperature self-test can be conducted to see if the temperature sensor is working properly. The self-test can be canceled by pressing and holding the “OK” button for 3 seconds. 33 Important Note: Device information includes: – The device serial number (13547206). – The software version designated by the last two numbers (-31). – The battery display. – Brightness displayed as a percentage. If the device has an error or a warning, this will be displayed. For a list of possible errors see page 38. Brightness Volume You can adjust the brightness of the displays. You can adjust the volume of the Lady-Comp. “Return” illuminated Move the brightness control “Return” illuminated Move the volume control Press “ok” “Return” 34 Press “ok” “Return” Key tone on/off You can turn the key tone on and off. Alarm tone and key tone Alarm tone Press “ok” Key tone on Key tone off You can choose an alarm tone or melody. “Return” illuminated “Return” illuminated Press “ok” Choose tone Press “ok” “Return” Confirm 35 Press “ok” “Return” 11. Important notes: Insert SD card Mini USB cable Notch to close the device Mini USB connector Temperature sensor connection port Upgrades: Micro SD card Serial port (for servicing only) SD card slot The mini USB cable is not included, but it can be purchased from us. Use the mini USB cable to upload your data to your PC. You, as well as your distributor or Valley Electronics GmbH, can analyze and evaluate your cycle data. This can be done through our website or per email. Battery compartment and serial number Analysis of your fertility data / data read out: Log on to the website: www.lady-comp.com. You will receive your personal access code when purchasing your cycle computer. Via a mini USB cable you can view your data on your computer. If you have any questions about your cycle please don't hesitate to contact us. Please send us an email: info@lady-comp.com or call us. 36 If you wish to get a software update and/or an upgrade for more functions at a later date, we will send you an SD card. – Open the unit as described on page 6. – Remove batteries. – Insert the SD card. – After successful completion of updates/ upgrades, we recommend that you remove the SD card again to avoid unnecessary power consumption. AAA battery charger The corresponding battery charger can be ordered from us. Insert 2 AAA batteries into the charger. The charging status is displayed on the charger. Sample values Example: Travel and time zones Lady-Comp comes with pre-set example values. These are automatically deleted once you have taken your first temperature or entered menstruation data. The sample values will appear again if you delete all of your data. If 100 women use contraception for one year and one of them becomes pregnant, this corresponds to a Pearl Index of 1.0. When travelling in different time zones you have the ability to change the date and time to the local time. Set and activate the alarm to the desired new reading time. Lady-Comp will be ready to take your measurement the next morning. Repeat the procedure when you return home. Loss of data There is no risk of accidentally losing your data, even if the batteries are depleted. After the pill (or hormonal contraception) Prior to starting with Lady-Comp, you must stop taking any form of hormonal contraception. The first bleeding after stopping hormonal contraception is not a menstruation, but a hormoneconditioned withdrawal bleeding. Do not enter “M” for this bleeding. Pearl-Index The Pearl Index is the value by which the safety of a contraceptive method is specified in medicine. The daily fertility displays of Lady-Comp have a Pearl Index of 0.7, or in other words, 99.3%. Program The program is based on all natural family planning research data. It contains a database of more then 1 million cycles and uses biomathematical forecasting calculations as well as the very latest computer techniques. The more regularly you measure, the faster the device gets to know and interpret your individual cycle. It will show more and more green days (infertile) and the red days (fertile days) will decrease as the device learns your individual rhythm. Depending on your individual cycle pattern you will have between 7 and 12 red days per cycle. Prognosis Our displays in relation to ovulation and planning are calculated prognoses. Once a menstrual cycle is completed and a new one begins with menstruation, Lady-Comp will confirm the day of ovulation retrospectively. The confirmed ovulation day will be recognized after the 4th cycle day of your next menstrual cycle. 37 Daylight Saving Time Set the time forward or backward in the summer or in winter, as described on page 9. Shift work Set and activate the alarm to the desired new wake up time. Your computer will be ready to take your measurement the next day. Do the same at the next shift change. Restart after interruption in use The time, date, and year continue to work automatically. The measurement period is disabled when you don’t take your temperature and needs to be reset by activating the alarm clock. Set the alarm for the next morning (before midnight) and continue as normal. 12. Trouble-shooting and error messages recharged batteries or new batteries are inserted, the batteries are possibly defective and/or the batteries are depleted and should be replaced. The batteries can be easily removed and replaced. Please note the polarity (see page 6). Charge batteries If the batteries are low, a warning is displayed on the home screen. Batteries low. Please recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the batteries. Batteries depleted (112-11) When the batteries are completely depleted, reliable function of the device is no longer guaranteed. Upon this message, no further operation is possible. Actions: – Recharge/change batteries. – If the message appears again, even though newly reduced. In this case, the device should be maintained at room temperature for about one hour. When the message switches off, the device can be used normally. Button battery depleted (112-13) The button battery is fully depleted. No further use is possible. Button battery low (112-12) The device contains a button battery to ensure that the clock continues to run even when the batteries are depleted or not inserted. The capacity is designed so that in normal use this battery lasts about 7 years. When the voltage gradually becomes too low toward the end of the battery life, it displays this warning, but further use is still possible. Actions: –The unit should be sent for service in the near future, so that the button battery can be replaced. –This message can also be shown when the device has been exposed to extremely low tem peratures, and therefore the voltage is greatly 38 USB: improper function (117-1) The device is connected via USB, but no communications can be established. Action: If you do not need any data transfer via USB, you can simply unplug the USB cable. If the device does not automatically restart, please remove the batteries and reinsert them. If you want to make a data transfer via USB, check the function of the connecting cable. USB communication is only possible with those devices that allow connec- tion to a USB mass storage device with FAT data file system, for example PCs running Windows or Linux, and many other devices. Memory almost full (111-11) M input: check (111-10) Action: The existing data should be backed up via USB connection or by saving to an SD card. The data can then be deleted from the device and the compressed data can be re-entered. If the device has not taken any temperature measurements or M input for a long period of time (4 days) and a new cycle start is expected during this time, it will remind the user to enter any possibly forgotten data retroactively. Action: – Activate M retroactively. Memory full (111-12) The memory of the device is sufficient for 20 years of records. If this period is exceeded, this error message will appear. Action: The existing data should be backed up via USB connection. The data can then be deleted from the device and the compressed data can be reentered. Further details can be found on our website or by calling support. 39 Error message /bootloader error (120-1) If a software update is canceled and the program has not been fully resaved (i.e. dead battery) this error message will appear. The number after the dash will indicate the exact cause of the error. Error message: 120-2 to 120-7 inclusive, please contact technical support. Action: The bootloader is able to reprogram the device even without a utilization program. To do this, insert the micro SD update card and the batteries into the device. The bootloader will erase the program memory first and then reinstall the update. You can follow the progress on the indicator bar. Make sure that you use fully charged batteries for the update so that the process can be completed. Maintenance, care and safety Technical issues Care – maintenance – safety Device Batteries Cleaning – visible dirt –D imensions:9 cm diameter, approx. 2.7 cm height. – Weight: approx. 130 g. w/ batteries. – Housing: impact-resistant acrylic plastic. – Temperature measurement range: 34.5 to 41.0°C. – Accuracy: Device: 0.06°C; Sensor: 0.08°C. – Storage and transport conditions: –10 to 60°C, max. pressure 1500 hPa, 25 to 90% humidity. – Operating conditions: 5 to 40°C at 15 to 93% humidity. – Do not use above altitudes of 2000 m. Max. pressure 750 hPa. to 1500 hPa. – 2 x Micro AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries included. – Use of AAA 1.5 V batteries possible. – Please follow disposal instructions! – Measuring sensor: to clean the sensor, use only lukewarm water and avoid water penetration; do not treat with aggressive cleaning agents. – Housing: use a slightly damp cloth with glass cleaner. – Please ensure that no water or other liquids enter the device or the sensor as this may cause failure or malfunction of the device. – Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the Lady-Comp. Battery charger - optional – Since battery chargers are country-specific, an interchangeable plug adapter for Europe, US, UK, and Australia is available. Disposal – Please use the public waste system for electrical devices. No risk of loss of data The data is preserved with depleted batteries. 40 Care and maintenance Your computer was developed and produced with great care and therefore should also be treated with care. By regarding the following notes you will be able to appreciate your Lady-Comp for many years to come. – The computers have a minimum lifespan of seven years. – Protect your computer from moisture and humidity to prevent damage to the device. – Do not place the device (even to dry) on/in a heat source such as in a microwave oven, in an oven, or on a radiator. – Do not leave the computer in hot areas. Do not place your computer for a long time in strong sunlight or other UV light sources. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt plastic materials. – Do not store the device in cold areas. If it is then warmed again (back to its normal temperature), drops of moisture can form in the interior, which can damage the unit. – Do not drop the device and protect it from strong impacts or shocks to avoid equipment damage. – If the sensor, the sensor cable or the housing is damaged, the appliance should not be used further. A replacement sensor can be ordered from your local distributor if it is defective, dirty, or damaged. – If these instructions are lost, they can be reordered at any time via our website or by phone. – The product is not intended for outdoor use. – A damaged sensor and excessive dust can impair its function. USB – To read the data, only devices that are able to read a “Mass Storage Device” USB device are suitable. T his applies to most standard PCs, laptops, and many tablet computers. The USB connector may be used exclusively for connection to such devices. While the Lady-Comp is connected via USB, no use of the device is possible. The notes above apply equally to the temperature sensor, the batteries, and the charger. If any of them are not working properly, you can receive fast and reliable help from our distribution companies. 41 Safety – Strong electromagnetic fields (i.e. mobile phones, amateur radio, or microwaves) can affect the device function. The minimum safety distance is 1.5 m. – The device must not be connected to devices other than those specified. These must comply with the standard IEC60950-1, as this could otherwise lead to the damage of the device or risks (e.g. electric shock). – Keep the device away from small children and pets. – Make no modifications to the device. – Use only within the specified operating conditions and temperature range. Device identification Purpose: – Vendor name – VE Valley Electronics GmbH. – BF device type. – Power supply 1.2 – 1.5 V. – See accompanying documents. – Do not dispose of in household waste! – Product safety according to European guidelines (Declaration of Conformity). – Made in Germany. The Lady-Comp intelligent fertility computer is a – For unforeseen events and problems arising battery-operated mini computer for taking your from use, the manufacturer may be contacted basal body temperature, with which women can at any time. identify their fertile periods. This is displayed on – A replacement temperature sensor may be a visual display. The calculation of the fertility ordered from the local distributor in your period is based on the oral morning temperature, country. using the integrated temperature sensor. The – For questions about your menstrual cycle results are then stored and automatically anaplease contact your local distributor. lyzed. Along with the manual input of menstrua- – Find your distributor at: www.lady-comp.com. tion and sexual intercourse (only for Lady-Comp Name of manufacturer baby), these devices are used to determine the fertile and infertile phases of the cycle, in which Date of manufacture the calculations can be used to plan or prevent EN6060-1 BF device type pregnancy. Lady-Comp baby has additional functions which indicate the optimal time EN6060-1 for See accompanying documents pregnancy planning, gender prognosis and the DoEN6060-1 not dispose of in household waste! calculation of the conception and birth dates. Indications – Lady-Comp: for family planning. – Lady-Comp baby: for advanced family planning. Contraindications There are no known contraindications. Service and support Product safety according to European guidelines 42 IP22 Foreign body protection: finger-sized items. Water protection: oblique dripping water 0124 Declaration of conformity Conformity assessment process in accordance with Annex II of EEC Guidelines 93/42 with designated Stelle Dekra Certification GmbH Notes on electromagnetic compatibility Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic emissions The Lady-Comp device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Customers or users of the Lady-Comp device should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Broadcast emissions Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidelines RF emissions per CISPR 11 Group 1 The Lady-Comp device uses RF energy only for its internal function, hence its RF emissions are very low and it is unlikely that it will interfere with nearby electronic devices. RF emissions per CISPR 11 Class B Harmonics per IEC 61000-3-2 Class A The Lady-Comp devices are designed for use in all facilities, including residential areas and those that are directly connected to the public supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. Voltage fluctuations/flicker per IEC 61000-3-3 Meets 43 Recommended safety distances between portable and mobile RF devices and the Lady-Comp® device The Lady-Comp devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Lady-Comp device can prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF devices (transmitters) and the Lady-Comp depending on the output of the other RF device, such as specified below. “W”-rating transmitters Minimum distance depends on transmission frequency “M” 150 kHz to 80 MHz, d = 1.2√P 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 0.12 0.38 1.20 3.79 12.00 80 MHz to 800 MHz, d = 0.35√P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz, d = 0.7√P 0.07 0.22 0.70 2.21 7.00 0.04 0.11 0.35 1.11 3.50 For transmitters not specified in the above table, the distance can be determined using the equation based on the transmitter, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer. 44 Comment 1 For calculating the recommended minimum distance of transmitters in the frequency range from 80MHz to 2.5 GHz, an additional factor of 10/3 was used to reduce the likelihood that a mobile/portable RF device inadvertently brought into patient areas could result in a malfunction. Comment 2 These guidelines may not apply in all cases. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people. Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic immunity The Lady-Comp devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Lady-Comp device should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601-standard Level of compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidelines Static discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) per IEC 61000-4-2 ± 6 kV contact discharge (indirect) ± 8 kV air discharge ± 6 kV contact discharge ± 8 kV air discharge Floors should be wood, concrete, or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30%. Electrical fast transient/ burst immunity test per IEC 61000-4-4 ± 2 kV for power supply lines ± 1 kV for input and output lines => not applicable ± 2 kV for power supply lines ± 1 kV for input and output lines => not applicable The device is powered by batteries and/or accumulators. Surge voltages per IEC 61000-4-5 ± 1 kV Differential mode (symmetrical) ± 1 kV Differential mode (symmetrical) The device is powered by batteries and/or accumulators. Voltage dips, short interruptions, and voltage variations per IEC 61000-4-11 < 5% UT for ½ period (> 95% onset) 40% UT for 5 periods (60% onset) 70% UT for 25 periods (30 % onset) < 5% UT for 5 s. (> 95 % onset) < 5% UT for ½ period (> 95% onset) 40% UT for 5 periods (60 % onset) 70% UT for 25 periods (30% onset) < 5% UT for 5 s. (> 95 % onset) The device is powered by batteries and/or accumulators. 45 Magnetic field at supply frequency (50/60 Hz) per IEC 61000-4-8 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should have the typical values as can be found in the commercial and/or hospital environment. Conducted RF per IEC 61000-4-6 3 Veff 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 Veff 3 V/m 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz 10 V/m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to the Lady-Comp devices and are calculated including the line utilized as the recommended minimum distance, per the equation applicable to the transmission frequency. Recommended separation distance: Radiated RF per IEC 61000-4-3 d = [3.5/3]√P = 1.2√P d = [3.5/10]√P = 0.35√P for 80 MHz to 800 MHz d = [7.0/10]√P = 0.7√P for 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters (m). The field strength of stationary radio transmitters should be in accordance with a site survey, less than the compliance level in each frequency range. Interference is possible in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol. 46 Comment 1 UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to the application of the test level. Comment 2 For 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range is applicable. Comment 3 These guidelines may not apply in all cases. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people. a) Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for cordless telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio, and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the device is used exceeds the above compliance level, then the device should be observed to verify normal function. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as a change of or relocating of the device. b) Above the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, the field strengths should be less than [V1] V/m. 47 Index Activate “M” Alarm Alarm on/off Alarm tone Analysis of the fertility data Automatic switch-off Batteries Batteries depleted Battery charger Battery display Battery compartment Birth Date Body Mass Index, BMI Brightness Button battery Button battery low Cancel temperature measurement Care and maintenance Charging batteries Cleaning CLI (corpus luteum insufficiency) Conception date and birth date Confirm “M” Contraindications Control button Corpus luteum insufficiency (CLI) Cycle length Data deletion Data loss prevention Data read out Daylight Saving Time Device identification Device information Device settings Display Disposal Edit “M” Enter “M” Enter “M” retroactively Electromagnetic compatibility Emissions Error messages Fertility and planning statistics Fertility calendar Fertility indicators Fever 12, 15 10, 11, 14 11 35 36 7 6, 38, 40 38 36, 40 33 6, 36 21, 28 27, 28, 29 34 38 38 17 40 38 40 23 21 15 48 42 7 23 22, 23 32 37, 40 36, 41 37 42 33, 40 29 3, 7, 8 40 12 12 12 43 43 39 22, 23 18 13, 16 14, 17 Gender prediction Home screen Indications Inserting batteries Key tone Lady-Comp Lady-Comp baby Lady-Comp baby pregnancy display Luteal Phase “M” input Main menu Maintenance, care, and safety Memory Menstruation Micro SD card Monophase Moon phase Open/close device Ovulation Past/future fertility display Past menstruation data Pearl Index Personal Notes 20, 31 7, 8, 29 42 6 35 8, 22 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 21 22, 23 12, 39 8 40, 41 39 12, 18, 24 36 23 24 6 21, 22, 23, 24 16 12 16, 37 26, 30, 31 Pill Planning hits Planning statistics Pregnancy confirmation Pregnancy display Pregnancy planning Prognosis Program Purpose Rechargeable batteries Restart after interruption Restart after pregnancy Safety Sample values SD card Self-test Service and support Set alarm Set date Set time Settings Shift work “SI” enter sexual intercourse 49 12, 37 23 22 21 21 19 16, 37 37 42 6 37 21 41 37 36 33 42 11 10 9 27 14, 37 19 Software version Technical issues Temperature curve Temperature, how to take Temperature rise Temperature measuring Temperature measuring period Temperature measuring tips Temperature/time units Trouble shooting Turning on Upgrade USB USB mini cable USB: improper function Use Volume When not to take your temperature 33 40 24 13 23 13, 14 14 14 30 38 7 36 41 36 38 7 34 17 50 Rev. Nr. 02/14 Development, Manufacturing, Worldwide Distribution VE Valley Electronics GmbH Breite 2 D-82418 Murnau Tel +49 (0) 8841 48928-0 Fax +49 (0) 8841 48928-24 info@lady-comp.de www.lady-comp.de info@valley-electronics.com www.valley-electronics.com USA Sales and Service Valley Electronics LLC 114A West Water Street Centreville, MD 21617 Tel 1.877.925.LADY(5239) Fax 1.877.925.5239 info@lady-comp.com www.lady-comp.com
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